WF8 4RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4RG

WF8 4RG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.11 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 419 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 4RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4RG, encompassing approximately 1311 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF8 4RG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Beastfair with total crimes: 10
  • Crown And Anchor Yard with total crimes: 6

WF8 4RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2138.11-19.23%
Shoplifting716.01-68.18%
Other theft55.3466.67%
Public order53.81-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-66.67%
Burglary22.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2665.5513.04%
Shoplifting2219.82120.00%
Public order1216.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.15-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson66.86100.00%
Burglary34.5750.00%
Other theft32.290.00%
Theft from the person22.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2354.88-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour1717.531600.00%
Shoplifting1012.9642.86%
Public order87.62700.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.10-25.00%
Other theft32.2950.00%
Drugs32.2950.00%
Burglary22.29100.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.11-14.29%
Shoplifting718.29-12.50%
Vehicle crime45.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons23.05100.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Theft from the person21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-83.33%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.76-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2847.2616.67%
Public order821.34100.00%
Shoplifting86.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.10500.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.57100.00%
Other crime24.570.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.8720.00%
Shoplifting818.29-46.67%
Public order46.100.00%
Drugs33.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2950.00%
Burglary32.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.30-16.67%
Shoplifting1515.2436.36%
Public order411.43-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.76-80.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2447.2633.33%
Shoplifting1118.29-50.00%
Public order78.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.34400.00%
Drugs53.8166.67%
Burglary33.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-57.14%
Other theft32.29-40.00%
Other crime12.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2247.26175.00%
Violence and sexual offences1816.77-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour713.72133.33%
Other theft55.34150.00%
Public order43.81-20.00%
Drugs33.05-25.00%
Burglary22.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1941.925.56%
Shoplifting814.48-66.67%
Public order56.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.8125.00%
Drugs43.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime43.050.00%
Burglary33.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-50.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2454.884.35%
Violence and sexual offences1818.29-10.00%
Public order713.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3420.00%
Drugs54.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons33.050.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Burglary11.52-75.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2354.1291.67%
Violence and sexual offences2017.53-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson615.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.57-54.55%
Public order43.81-20.00%
Burglary43.05100.00%
Vehicle crime33.05200.00%
Bicycle theft22.290.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2246.490.00%
Shoplifting1216.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.150.00%
Public order58.380.00%
Burglary23.810.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202423
June 202424
May 202428
April 202424
March 202420
February 202424
January 202418
December 202319
November 202318
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202417
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202422
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202415
February 202411
January 202422
December 20238
November 202324
October 202323
September 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Beastfair
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Crown And Anchor Yard
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Linden Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cornmarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. The Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Love Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Back Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Portland Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Liquorice Way
    Total1
    Burglary1